I have been told that I can claim back vat on any goods that I buy for my Type 2 diabetes. How do I do this? I usually buy from Amazon but cannot see any mention of claiming back vat. Any advice would be appreciated.
In the United Kingdom, the VAT rate is 0% on a number of select items, including books, children's clothing and safety gear.
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VAT Refunds for Disabled or Chronically Ill Persons
Amazon can issue VAT refunds on eligible sales to customers who are registered disabled or chronically ill. To apply for your VAT refund, after your order has been completed, you'll need to fill out an eligibility declaration form which can be requested from our Customer Service department or obtained directly from HMRC (HMRC Notice 701/7 VAT reliefs for disabled people). Please send the completed form to us via the following address:
Amazon UK Services Ltd
1 Principal Place
Worship Street
London
EC2A 2FA
United Kingdom
Alternatively, you can submit the form via email, in PDF format, to [email protected].
If you're in any doubt as to whether you're eligible to receive goods or services zero-rated for VAT you should consult HMRC.